Mechanical Inspector

Teledyne Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Mechanical Inspector performs product inspections and quality assurance audits. The role samples and tests incoming components and raw materials, inspects packaging and manufacturing lines, and inspects and tests products made or processed by suppliers to verify compliance with requirements and specifications. The inspector identifies conforming and nonconforming materials and processes, prepares findings for review, and enters required data into company systems. Routine work follows established procedures with minimal guidance; instruction is provided for new assignments. The position requires analyzing drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications and appropriate inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments. Inspections may cover mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical characteristics. The inspector records and documents results, communicates production issues and inspection findings, recommends corrective actions, and helps ensure raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products meet company standards. The role may include preparing first article reports, evaluating analytical data for raw-material approval or rejection, reviewing label copy, and providing technical leadership to lower-level technicians. The position follows established procedures for rejecting or discarding nonconforming products, materials, or equipment and supports efforts to reduce production downtime, rework, and recalls. This position is scheduled for the day shift, five days a week, with eight-hour shifts. U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to attain and maintain a government security clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma and some vocational or technical training, plus a minimum of two years of directly related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience in a directly related field may be considered.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with other employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or Kaizen.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to attain and maintain a government security clearance.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

CMM programming or operation experience with Zeiss Calypso, Hexagon PCDMIS, or Wenzel OpenDMIS software.
Laser Tracker or Laser Scanner programming or operation experience with PCDMIS software.
Knowledge of specific software, such as design, analysis, or ERP software.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and required measuring instruments.
Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications, including mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical inspections.
Sample and test incoming components and raw materials, and perform packaging-line and manufacturing inspections.
Inspect and test products manufactured or processed by suppliers to verify conformance to requirements and specifications.
Identify materials and processes as conforming or nonconforming.
Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying and correcting them.
Discuss inspection results with responsible personnel and recommend corrective actions.
Record inspection and test data, including measurements and quantities inspected or graded.
Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance/rejection status.
Measure product dimensions using instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Compare product or material colors, shapes, textures, or grades with charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance.
Write test and inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
Prepare first article reports, enter required data into a computer system, document inspection findings, and complete rejection reports.
Ensure raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products meet company standards.
Apply approval or rejection labels to bulk raw materials when applicable after evaluating analytical data.
Assess draft and final label copy when applicable, using knowledge of labeling regulations.
Follow established procedures for discarding or rejecting products, materials, or equipment that do not meet specifications.
Help minimize downtime by reducing production rework and recalls.
Follow applicable import/export requirements and consult facility import/export personnel as needed.
Follow safety and security procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and wear the company-issued badge while on company property.
May provide technical leadership to lower-level technicians.